Lovy Longomba at Bana Likasi: Ouma (1985)

Likasi, Congo, was Baba Gaston's hometown, and presumably Lovy Longomba's as well. Bana Likasi the band was a side project of Lovy in 1985 when he wanted to avoid contractual obligations for his group Super Lovy. According to Julian Thorpe's website the Bana Likasi musicians were members of Super Mazembe: Katele Aley (vocals), Kalombo Mwanza George (sax), Miketo Rapok Kayembe (vocals), Atia Jo (bass), Lovy Longomba (vocals), Didos Mutonkole Longwa (singer), Kasongo Kanema/Madjo (vocals) and Roddy Mapako Lobe. They recorded on AIT's subsidiary which was Lovy's own Suplov label, and Editions Chris Tetemeko. We can add Kalala Mbwebwe, who wrote "Imbe," to the line-up.

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